O'Charley's Irish Pub Announces It's Closing

JOLIET, IL — O'Charley's Irish Pub has been at the corner of North Center and Oneida streets since 1988, but Tuesday night marked its end at 117 North Center St.

For years, O'Charley's has been party central on March 17. It's one of Joliet's favorite stops for families, friends and coworkers to have a blast on St. Patrick's Day.

On Tuesday, owner Kathy Charley confirmed to Joliet Patch that the business is closing, issuing a statement:

"With a very heavy heart.... O'Charley's will close its doors for the final time tonight. It's been a good run for 40 years, and we would like to extend a big thank you to all the friends who patronized us with their loyal support. We were blessed with your friendship and will miss you all very much.

"We hope the time you spent with us at O'Charley's was as good for (you) as it was for us. However, given today's circumstances with Covid and in general, people moving on, we felt it was time to shut her down. A lot of great memories and a lot of great friends have been made over these throughout these 40 yrs!!

"God bless and be safe. From your family at O'Charley's Irish Pub."